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A ‘bonsai’ company can be recognised by the distress experienced by its staff, despite a modern, caring or relaxed management image.This interview explores the issue of distress at work in contemporary organisations. It puts recent developments in management styles and professional practices into perspective, analysing their potential impact on staff wellbeing. The aim of this […]

Organizations are undergoing a profound transformation, driven by digitization and automation, which are redefining skills and ways of working. At the same time, new management practices have significantly relaxed the institutional framework: working from home, part-time work now available to executives, job sharing, continuous professional development, and ultra-flexible schedules are profoundly transforming the day-to-day work […]

What if the health of an organisation were measured by its employees’ ability to grow? In this interview with PME Magazine, Stéphane Haefliger presents his book *The ‘Bonsai’ Syndrome* and develops a powerful metaphor: some companies shape their employees into ‘bonsai’, whilst others allow them to become ‘baobabs’. A thought-provoking reflection on the organisation of […]

Podcast organised by HR Today, featuring Marc Beninger as part of HR Europe, 25 March, from 11.00 am to 12.00 pm, at the Hallenstadion in Zurich Listen online on the HR Today Podcast

Drawing on his experience of managing a major banking crisis, Stéphane Haefliger shares the lessons he has learnt from leading an organisation facing an extreme situation. He emphasises the importance of trust, integrity, adaptability and leadership when familiar points of reference disappear and decisions must be made in the face of uncertainty.

How do young people approach job hunting today? Stéphane Haefliger examines the new generation’s relationship with CVs, recruitment and their first job. He shows that, beyond skills and qualifications, young people’s expectations are changing, as are those of employers. A reflection on new ways of presenting oneself, recruiting and entering the world of work.

Mit Leadership, Weitblick und WirkungskraftUnsere Mission: Wir stellen den Menschen ins Zentrum von Organisationen. Seit über 25 Jahren begleiten wir Unternehmen in der ganzen Schweiz in der Entwicklung von Führung, Zusammenarbeit und Kultur – mit Expertise in Talentmanagement, Transformation und Konfliktlösung. Für unser wachsendes Team in Bern suchen wir per sofort eine erfahrene Persönlichkeit, die […]

Organising and collaborating as a team seems obvious. Well, almost.Because a thousand factors can disrupt positive dynamics. Toxic colleagues, petty bosses, harassment and burnout ultimately destroy the internal climate. There is only one question that makes sense here: how can we survive in this world that is losing its mind?

Many people are reluctant to ask for a pay rise, either because they are shy or due to the current economic climate. Advice from an expert. (published in French)

This well-meaning injunction resonates differently depending on whether you are a boomer or a millennial. Behind this innocuous phrase lies a profound change in our relationship with ourselves and others. This article was published in French.